It is alleged that ET is a 15-year old victim of 50-year old sexual predator and kidnapper TC. All disclosed pieces of information make me believe TC is a criminal.
Now, let us think out of the box. Most of us are here not for morbid curiosity or intellectual masturbation but rather to brainstorm about “what if” so that the child could be returned safe to her family.
IMO, it could be the case that they are no longer ET and TC but rather Ms. Catherine Commins and Ms. Eric Commins, or something similar. It came to my attention how mature ET’s facial expression is in most of the photos displayed. She does not have to fake carrying herself as a 20-25 year old if she were already used to behave as such. With some efforts and renewed youth as a result of their adventure and the behavior of his companion, TC could make efforts to appear as if he were 35-40 year old. Perhaps, he may have lost 17 pounds in 17 days! I have seen MMA fighters loosing that much in fewer days.
Much efforts were spent looking for the vehicle and to-date some persons are still focused on that. The vehicle could be, perhaps, nearby but they are not in it and they are not using it, IMO. Each person spends on average 2 liters of drinking water daily, not counting for washing. 2 liters are 4 bottles of the bottled water we usually by at Walmart. 4 bottles x 2 persons x 17 days = 136. How much water and food could the vehicle carry when they disappear 17 days ago?
If TC convinced ET of going to the beach, hence the bathing suit or swimwear, then they are probably by the sea shore. Since they have not been spotted thus far, thus they are at a secluded sea shore.
Former coworkers may view TC as a smartass who makes himself look smarter than themselves. Jealous coworkers who are actually intellectually inferior may think the same way. Hence, TC is potentially a criminal but he could be more of the smarter criminal than people affix credits to him. Proof? He eluded the jurisdictions of multiple police organizations include the FBI of the United States of America in 17 days, despite the enormous brain power and resources of the LE!
At this time, Ms. Catherine Commins and Mr. Eric Commins could be vacationing at a secluded island or nearby sea shore such Beaufort, SC; Charleston, SC; Tybee Island, GA; Hilton Head Island, SC; Savannah, GA; Daniel Island, SC; Bluffton, SC. These places have many people with the last name Commins, making then belong! And, what if they know of a vacation home of a hobby-buddy or relative that is currently vacant in such a place? The hobby-buddy or relative does not to agree. It suffices TC knows they will not be coming there until July! Done. Hidden in plain sight.